Patents by Inventor Franz Mayer
Franz Mayer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12284787Abstract: An electric appliance includes a housing part, and first, second, and third cooling fins are premolded or provided on the housing part. The housing part has a wall, e.g., a topside, and two side walls, and of the cooling fins extends along the wall and at least one of the side walls.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: SEW-EURODRIVE GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Franz Daminger, Ralph Mayer
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Patent number: 12227337Abstract: A closure cap for closing the pouring opening of a container, has a cylindrical threaded part with an open edge and an inner thread to interact with an outer thread of a container neck of the container, a security ring held on a protrusion on the container neck, a plurality of security webs releasably connecting the security ring to the open edge, a first holding strip with a first end rigidly connected to an open edge of the threaded part and a second end rigidly connected to the security ring, and a second holding strip with a third end rigidly connected to an open edge of the threaded part and a fourth end rigidly connected to the security ring. The second end on the circular path of the security ring is in a substantially diametrically opposed manner to the fourth end before the threaded part is opened for the first time.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: ALPLA WERKE ALWIN LEHNER GMBH & CO. KGInventors: Franz-Michael Lässer, Werner Steurer, Erwin Mayer, Peter Winghart
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Patent number: 11819031Abstract: A composition useful for making bread of high quality comprises a) a gluten-free flour, b) a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a methoxyl content of from 19 to 24 percent and a hydroxypropoxyl content of from 4 to 12 percent, each being based on the total weight of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and c) a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a methoxyl content of from 27 to 30 percent and a hydroxypropoxyl content of from 4 to 12 percent, each being based on the total weight the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, wherein the composition comprises from 10 to 90 weight percent of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose b) and from 90 to 10 weight percent of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose c), based on the total weight of b) and c).Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Nutrition & Biosciences USA 1, LLCInventor: Franz Mayer
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Patent number: 10683857Abstract: A pump device, in particular for a brake system of a motor vehicle, includes two hydraulic chambers, a linear drive, and a pump piston. Each of the chambers has at least two fluid connections. The pump piston interacts with the chambers. The linear drive is embodied as a reluctance drive and includes a longitudinally movable armature, a housing-fastened stator that is configured to receive current, and at least one spring element. The at least one spring element is associated with the armature, and is configured to counteract a drive force of the reluctance drive. The armature is connected to the pump piston.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Guenter Escher, Gerhard Stransky, Ben Ferguson, Dietmar Kratzer, Franz Mayer, Michael Specker, Stefan Achilles, Bernd Lutz, Alice Schacherl, Anton Paweletz, Hermann Bamberger, Roland Heller
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Patent number: 10228006Abstract: A method of producing a fastening arrangement for the position-correct fastening of a component to a structural part of a motor vehicle comprises the steps: providing of the structural part; providing of a first tolerance compensation element and a second tolerance compensation element; positioning of the first tolerance compensation element, while holding the structural part firmly, relative to the structural part in a nominal position for the later position-correct fastening of the component to be fastened, and holding of the first tolerance compensation element in the nominal position, the first tolerance compensation element being positioned with a gap relative to the structural part; inserting of the second tolerance compensation element between the first tolerance compensation element and the structural part, so that the gap between the first tolerance compensation element and the structural part is bridged over; joining of the second tolerance compensation element to the first tolerance compensation elType: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: PROGRESS-WERK OBERKIRCH AGInventors: Michael Pfaff, Frank Domnik, Tobias Kraus, Franz Mayer, Romain Roucco, Stephan Kasper
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Publication number: 20190008169Abstract: A composition useful for making bread of high quality comprises a) a gluten-free flour, b) a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a methoxyl content of from 19 to 24 percent and a hydroxypropoxyl content of from 4 to 12 percent, each being based on the total weight of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and c) a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a methoxyl content of from 27 to 30 percent and a hydroxypropoxyl content of from 4 to 12 percent, each being based on the total weight the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, wherein the composition comprises from 10 to 90 weight percent of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose b) and from 90 to 10 weight percent of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose c), based on the total weight of b) and c).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventor: Franz Mayer
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Publication number: 20180149151Abstract: A pump device, in particular for a brake system of a motor vehicle, includes two hydraulic chambers, a linear drive, and a pump piston. Each of the chambers has at least two fluid connections. The pump piston interacts with the chambers. The linear drive is embodied as a reluctance drive and includes a longitudinally movable armature, a housing-fastened stator that is configured to receive current, and at least one spring element. The at least one spring element is associated with the armature, and is configured to counteract a drive force of the reluctance drive. The armature is connected to the pump piston.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventors: Guenter Escher, Gerhard Stransky, Ben Ferguson, Dietmar Kratzer, Franz Mayer, Michael Specker, Stefan Achilles, Bernd Lutz, Alice Schacherl, Anton Paweletz, Hermann Bamberger, Roland Heller
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Patent number: 9908501Abstract: A device for controlling a volumetric flow rate of a medium stored under pressure in order to activate an impact protection device, having a control module that includes a valve body having a stepped through-opening, and a control piston guided axially in the through-opening of the valve body, and a control valve that influences the movement of the control piston, the valve body having at a first end a closable medium inlet opening having a valve chamber. The control valve and the control module are situated in a common housing sleeve, the valve body of the control module being pressed into a first end of the housing sleeve until it comes to a stop on a housing shoulder, and the control valve being introduced into and fixed in a second end of the housing sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Klaus Heyer, Johannes Schmid, Ignaz Hatt, Tim Maier, Franz Mayer, Horst Beling, Peter Rues
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Publication number: 20170066403Abstract: A device for controlling a volumetric flow rate of a medium stored under pressure in order to activate an impact protection device, having a control module that includes a valve body having a stepped through-opening, and a control piston guided axially in the through-opening of the valve body, and a control valve that influences the movement of the control piston, the valve body having at a first end a closable medium inlet opening having a valve chamber. The control valve and the control module are situated in a common housing sleeve, the valve body of the control module being pressed into a first end of the housing sleeve until it comes to a stop on a housing shoulder, and the control valve being introduced into and fixed in a second end of the housing sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Klaus Heyer, Johannes Schmid, Ignaz Hatt, Tim Maier, Franz Mayer, Horst Beling, Peter Rues
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Patent number: 9464753Abstract: A camera support bowl clamp device comprises a bowl member of a pan tilt head suitable for supporting a broadcast or motion picture camera arranged within a recessed member of a camera support, whereby said bowl member is attached at one end of a shaft and a clamping cup arranged at an opposite end of said shaft, whereby said opposite end extends through said recessed member of a camera support; wherein said clamping cup located at a first limit position applies a clamping force to a surface of said recessed member of a camera support which subsequently pulls said bowl member, via said shaft, down into said recess and applies a second clamping force from a surface of said bowl to a cooperating surface of said recessed member, and at a second limit position releases said clamping force to said recessed member which subsequently releases said second clamping force by separating said surface of said bowl from said cooperating surface of said recessed member; characterized in that said clamping cup further compriType: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Vitec Videocom GMBHInventors: Franz Mayer, Leonhard Jaumann
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Patent number: 9410640Abstract: A valve of an accumulator device, which is formed by an accumulator cylinder and an accumulator piston guided therein, includes a valve sealing body. The valve sealing body is configured to selectively open and close a valve opening at a valve seat. The valve also includes an opening mechanism configured to selectively raise the valve sealing body from the valve seat. The opening mechanism is held by a spring element, and the spring element is formed by a punched and bent part.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Franz Mayer, Klaus-Peter Schmoll, Dietmar Kratzer, Edgar Kurz
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Publication number: 20160040824Abstract: A camera support bowl clamp device comprises a bowl member of a pan tilt head suitable for supporting a broadcast or motion picture camera arranged within a recessed member of a camera support, whereby said bowl member is attached at one end of a shaft and a clamping cup arranged at an opposite end of said shaft, whereby said opposite end extends through said recessed member of a camera support; wherein said clamping cup located at a first limit position applies a clamping force to a surface of said recessed member of a camera support which subsequently pulls said bowl member, via said shaft, down into said recess and applies a second clamping force from a surface of said bowl to a cooperating surface of said recessed member, and at a second limit position releases said clamping force to said recessed member which subsequently releases said second clamping force by separating said surface of said bowl from said cooperating surface of said recessed member; characterised in that said clamping cup further compriType: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: VITEC VIDEOCOM. GMBHInventors: Franz Mayer, Leonhard Jaumann
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Publication number: 20160023690Abstract: A method of producing a fastening arrangement for the position-correct fastening of a component to a structural part of a motor vehicle comprises the steps: providing of the structural part; providing of a first tolerance compensation element and a second tolerance compensation element; positioning of the first tolerance compensation element, while holding the structural part firmly, relative to the structural part in a nominal position for the later position-correct fastening of the component to be fastened, and holding of the first tolerance compensation element in the nominal position, the first tolerance compensation element being positioned with a gap relative to the structural part; inserting of the second tolerance compensation element between the first tolerance compensation element and the structural part, so that the gap between the first tolerance compensation element and the structural part is bridged over; joining of the second tolerance compensation element to the first tolerance compensation elType: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Michael Pfaff, Frank Domnik, Tobias Kraus, Franz Mayer, Romain Roucco, Stephan Kasper
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Patent number: 9093874Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture and system for producing a field pole member for electrodynamic machinery are disclosed to, among other things, reduce magnetic flux path lengths and to eliminate back-iron for increasing torque and/or efficiency per unit size (or unit weight) and for reducing manufacturing costs. For example, a field pole member structure can either reduce the length of magnetic flux paths or substantially straighten those paths through the field pole members, or both. In one embodiment, a method provides for the construction of field pole members for electrodynamic machines.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Novatorque, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick Petro, Ken George Wasson, Jeremy Franz Mayer
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Patent number: 8974136Abstract: A connection arrangement for connecting two tube pieces of a crossmember for a vehicle has a first attachment element made of a first material, wherein the first attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to at least a first tube piece which comprises the first material. Furthermore, the first attachment element has a second attachment element which is fastened to the first attachment element, wherein the second attachment element consists essentially of a second material differing from the first material, wherein the second attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to a second tube piece which comprises the second material. Furthermore, a crossmember has such a connection arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: PROGRESS-WERK Oberkirch AGInventors: Stephan Kasper, Franz Mayer, Arnaud Offner, Hansjoerg Schmieder, Daniel Vogel
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Publication number: 20140102089Abstract: A valve of an accumulator device, which is formed by an accumulator cylinder and an accumulator piston guided therein, includes a valve sealing body. The valve sealing body is configured to selectively open and close a valve opening at a valve seat. The valve also includes an opening mechanism configured to selectively raise the valve sealing body from the valve seat. The opening mechanism is held by a spring element, and the spring element is formed by a punched and bent part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Franz Mayer, Klaus-Peter Schmoll, Dietmar Kratzer, Edgar Kurz
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Publication number: 20140049075Abstract: A connection arrangement for connecting two tube pieces of a crossmember for a vehicle has a first attachment element made of a first material, wherein the first attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to at least a first tube piece which comprises the first material. Furthermore, the first attachment element has a second attachment element which is fastened to the first attachment element, wherein the second attachment element consists essentially of a second material differing from the first material, wherein the second attachment element is provided for a solid material-bonded connection to a second tube piece which comprises the second material. Furthermore, a crossmember has such a connection arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventors: Stephan Kasper, Franz Mayer, Arnaud Offner, Hansjoerg Schmieder, Daniel Vogel
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Patent number: 8330317Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for conical magnets for rotors in electrodynamic machines, methods to design the same, and rotor-stator structures for electrodynamic machines. In various embodiments, a rotor-stator structure for electrodynamic machine can include field pole members and conical magnets. According to at least some embodiments, one or more of the conical magnets can include a magnetic region configured to confront one or more air gaps. The magnetic region can be substantially coextensive with one or more acute angles to the axis of rotation. The magnetic region can also include a surface positioned at multiple radial distances from the axis of rotation in a plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2011Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: NovaTorque, Inc.Inventors: Donald Burch, John Patrick Petro, Jeremy Franz Mayer
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Patent number: 8319144Abstract: A method for constructing a three-dimensional laminated shape includes selecting a first lamination strip from a plurality of lamination strips with different widths assembled on a spool. The first lamination strip is stacked on a stacking device and is cut at a first lamination length. A second lamination strip is selected from the spool. The second lamination strip is stacked and cut at a second lamination length different than the first lamination length. The process is repeated to construct a three-dimensional laminated shape of an electrodynamic device. In another embodiment, a computer readable storage medium includes executable instructions to collect design information characterizing a three-dimensional laminated shape and compute lamination parameters based on the design information.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2008Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: Novatorque, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick Petro, Jeremy Franz Mayer
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Patent number: 8283832Abstract: A method, apparatus, article of manufacture and system for producing a field pole member for electrodynamic machinery are disclosed to, among other things, reduce magnetic flux path lengths and to eliminate back-iron for increasing torque and/or efficiency per unit size (or unit weight) and for reducing manufacturing costs. For example, a field pole member structure can either reduce the length of magnetic flux paths or substantially straighten those paths through the field pole members, or both. In one embodiment, a method provides for the construction of field pole members for electrodynamic machines.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: NovaTorque, Inc.Inventors: John Patrick Petro, Ken George Wasson, Jeremy Franz Mayer